Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
Riverside Methodist Hospital
- 3535 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43214
- (614) 566-5000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Riverside Methodist Hospital carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 24 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 1 measure and trails on 0.
Healthcare-Associated Infections
lower is better · 36 measures reported
Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.239 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.790 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 22478 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 24.187 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 11 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.455 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.200 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.577 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 23727 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 39.752 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 14 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.352 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.754 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.822 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 619 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 16.650 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 20 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.201 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.047 | Better than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 0.929 | Better than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 817 | Better than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 7.114 | Better than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 2 | Better than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0.281 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.536 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.325 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 248694 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 21.980 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 19 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.864 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.626 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.858 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 237314 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 210.829 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 155 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.735 | Better than national |
Complications & Deaths
lower is better · 20 measures reported
Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | 3.8 | Same as national | 128 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.6 | Better than national | 4360 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 10.2 | Same as national | 413 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 1.5 | Same as national | 329 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 10.8 | Same as national | 110 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.2 | Same as national | 921 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 15.9 | Same as national | 492 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13.2 | Same as national | 866 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.84 | Same as national | 15005 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 165.19 | Same as national | 324 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.17 | Same as national | 17131 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.24 | Same as national | 17668 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.08 | Same as national | 5790 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.63 | Same as national | 2520 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 9.93 | Same as national | 2553 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.79 | Same as national | 6343 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 6.77 | Same as national | 2513 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.49 | Same as national | 1498 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.73 | Same as national | 4802 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.11 | Same as national | — |
Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions
lower is better · 14 measures reported
How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 1.9 | Not available | 675 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -17.9 | Not available | 1109 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -26.3 | Not available | 513 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.3 | Same as national | 7621 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.8 | Same as national | 594 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10.1 | Same as national | 64 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 4.8 | Same as national | 64 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.9 | Same as national | 1083 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.7 | Same as national | 675 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 8.6 | Same as national | 325 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.8 | Same as national | 113 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.9 | Same as national | 1109 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.9 | Same as national | 142 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.6 | Better than national | 513 |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
higher is better · 9 measures reported
What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 4 | 486 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 486 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 | 486 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 486 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 486 |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 | 486 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 | 486 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 | 486 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 486 |
Timely & Effective Care
higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported
How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | very high | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 72 | 9811 |
| Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 229 | 408 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better | 222 | 373 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 418 | 34 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | — | — |
| Left before being seen | 1 | 85922 |
| Head CT results | 25 | 12 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 96 | 79 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | 57 | 44 |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 15 | 13585 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 45 | 130 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 57 | 35 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 83 | 18 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 67 | 130 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 86 | 69 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 97 | 1134 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 84 | 1038 |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 96 | 7213 |
Maternal Health
lower is better · 4 measures reported
Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Riverside Methodist Hospital rated?
- Riverside Methodist Hospital has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Riverside Methodist Hospital have emergency services?
- Yes. Riverside Methodist Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Riverside Methodist Hospital located?
- Riverside Methodist Hospital is located at 3535 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43214.
- What type of hospital is Riverside Methodist Hospital?
- Riverside Methodist Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).
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Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.